Voice of chittan @ Dr Swetha Thiruchanuru

 Parenting today is a paradox. While we strive to protect our children, the world around them constantly contradicts our efforts. We say no to inappropriate content, we don’t take our kids to movies like a goon and smuggler will be the iconic hero, we don’t play songs  which shows variety of explicit Feelings at home—but what about peer influence? Even if parents set boundaries, children live in a world where exposure is inevitable. In school, they hear classmates discussing explicit scenes. At a family gathering, an older cousin plays a viral clip. On the playground, kids imitate dialogues, not even knowing their meaning. A child who hears an adult say, "Don’t use bad words," also sees a crowd laughing when another kid in a movie swears. What is the child supposed to believe? Don’t they get confused? The Social Media Trophy Case Once, childhood was a sacred time of innocence. Today, it’s a performance for validation. Parents record and post every moment, unknowingly turning ...

  Greatness is never born in isolation—it is nurtured, guided, and shaped by unseen hands. Behind every leader, every visionary, and every revolutionary, there is an invisible force—one that does not seek recognition, one that gives without expecting, one that molds legacies in silence. This force is motherhood —not just in the traditional sense, but as a universal spirit of nurturing, protecting, and empowering . It is found in the arms of a mother, the wisdom of a father, the guidance of a mentor, the love of a teacher, and the generosity of a nation. It is the quiet resilience that raises warriors, the unwavering love that shapes saints, and the gentle strength that builds civilizations. Motherhood is not just a relationship—it is a purpose, a calling, and the most transformative force in the world.   Have you ever paused to wonder what truly shapes a great soul? We celebrate heroes, visionaries, and legends, but rarely do we ask—who lit the first spark in their heart...

  The world is a battlefield, not of swords and shields, but of attention. Every day,  bombarded with distractions—notifications, endless choices, new tools promising success. But here’s the truth: Most of them are just noise. We live in a world that glorifies more. More tools, more hacks, more information—until our minds resemble an overcrowded marketplace, buzzing with distractions. But  overwhelm is not solved by addition. It’s solved by subtraction. Lord Krishna, in the Bhagavad Gita, gives us a profound truth: “उद्धरेदात्मनात्मानं आत्मानमवसादयेत | आत्मैव हत्मानो बन्धुः आत्मैवारीपुरात्मनः |                           (  भगवत गीता ) (Elevate yourself through your mind, do not degrade yourself. The mind is both your best friend and your worst enemy.) our greatest battle is not with the outside world—it’s with our own mind. And our ...

In life, it often seems that our good deeds and achievements are remembered only until our next mistake. This reality can be both humbling and daunting, but it also offers a profound lesson: never tie your self-worth to praise or criticism. The Fleeting Nature of Praise Human memory is selective. We cherish moments of appreciation, bask in the warmth of recognition, and feel validated when our efforts are acknowledged. But how long does this validation last? The truth is, today’s applause fades into tomorrow’s silence. The world moves fast—your last achievement is quickly replaced by new expectations. If your self-worth is built on external appreciation, you will always be at the mercy of others' shifting attention. Instead, treat praise as a pleasant breeze—enjoy it, but don’t rely on it to move forward. The Weight of Criticism Criticism, on the other hand, tends to linger far longer than praise. A single negative comment can overshadow a hundred compliments, shaking our confiden...

Namasthe to "Voice of Chittan" Readers!  As we sat together for a family movie night, immersed in the gripping tale unfolding on the screen, the hero stood alone, fighting against injustice. The villains, armed with massive weapons, seemed invincible, while the hero wielded nothing but a simple hammer. Watching intently, my son turned to me and asked, "How can he stop evil with just a hammer?" Without a second thought, completely absorbed in the moment, I responded, "Balam aayudham lo undadhu… daanni patte vaadilo untundhi!" (Strength is not in the weapon, but in the one who wields it.) As soon as I uttered those words, something struck me. I paused. I pondered. Wasn't this the essence of every great story, every legend, and every real-life victory? The Gandiva was powerful only because it was in Arjuna’s hands, used for a righteous cause. The Sudarshana Chakra became a force of protection and justice only when wielded by Lord Krishna. Hanuman, though ...

 మేమంతా ఒక సినిమా చూస్తూ ఆసక్తిగా మునిగిపోయాం. కథలో, ధర్మాన్ని కాపాడేందుకు పోరాడుతున్న హీరో ఒక్కడు. విలన్లు భారీ ఆయుధాలతో ఉగ్రరూపంలో కనిపిస్తున్నారు, కానీ హీరో చేతిలో కేవలం ఒక త్రిశూలం లాంటి సామాన్యమైన ఆయుధం మాత్రమే. With deep involved ..చూస్తున్న నా కొడుకు నన్ను ఆశ్చర్యంగా అడిగాడు, "అమ్మా, ఇతను ఈ చిన్న ఆయుధంతో ఎలా ఈ రాక్షసులను ఓడిస్తాడు?" సినిమాలో నేను అంతగా లీనమై, వెంటనే స్పందించాను, "బలం ఆయుధంలో ఉండదు… దాన్ని పట్టిన వాడిలో ఉంటుంది!" ఆ మాట నాకెందుకో లోపల ఏదో ఆలోచనను రేకెత్తించింది. ఒక్కసారిగా ఆగిపోయి లోతుగా తర్కించాను. నిజంగా, ఇదేనా అన్ని మహాకావ్యాల సారం? నిజమైన శక్తి మన దగ్గర ఉన్న ఆయుధాల్లో కాదు, మన విశ్వాసంలో, మన నమ్మకంలో, మన ధైర్యంలో ఉంది. గాండీవం అర్జునుని చేతిలో ఉన్నందుకే ధర్మానికి సహాయపడింది. సుదర్శన చక్రం శ్రీకృష్ణుని జ్ఞానానికి లోబడి ధర్మరక్షణ చేసింది. హనుమంతుడు తన శక్తిని గుర్తించక ముందు సాధారణ వానరుడే… కానీ నమ్మకం కలిగిన క్షణమే అతను అపరమిత శక్తి పొందాడు. సుదర్శన చక్రం ఎందుకు కేవలం ఒక చక్రం కాదు? గాండీవం ఎందుకు సామాన్య ధనుస్సు కాదు? ఎందుకు అదే ఆయుధాలు ఇతర...

Namasthe beautiful souls over there!!  There comes a time in everyone’s life when we wonder: What do people think of me? We seek validation, approval, and acknowledgment, hoping that the world sees us in the best light. We celebrate praise and feel crushed by criticism. But what if I told you that the loudest, most impactful voice in your life isn’t from the world around you—but from within? Yes, people will talk. They will have opinions—sometimes kind, sometimes harsh. But at the end of the day, it’s not about what the world says about you; it’s about what you say to yourself . That voice, the one that echoes in your mind when no one else is around, is what truly shapes your reality. Your Inner Dialogue Creates Your World Think about it—when you succeed at something, how do you respond? Do you say, “I’m proud of myself. I worked hard for this.” Or do you dismiss it, saying, “It’s nothing special. Anyone could have done it.” And when you face failure, do you say, “This is a lesso...